Q: Now that DOL-OSHA announced its COVID-19 vaccine ETS for private-sector workers, what does my company need to do to adhere to the guidelines?
A: On November 4, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced…
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Q: Who are the newest members of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and what does their arrival mean for the future of micro-units?
A: Party control of the National Labor Relations Board recently shifted to the Democrats when the…
Continue Reading New NLRB Members Could Heighten Burden for Employers Seeking to Challenge “Micro-Units”
Q: May employers require that employees enter into agreements as a condition of employment, mandating them to arbitrate employment-related claims?
A: Not without risk. California Assembly Bill (AB) 51 bans mandatory arbitration agreements as a condition of employment, but before…
Continue Reading Ninth Circuit Restores California’s Ban on Mandatory Employment Arbitration Agreements
Q: Do work-from-home arrangements create a heightened risk that company trade secrets may be exposed?
A: Without proper precautions, in many ways, “yes.”
Since the onset of the pandemic, we have observed an increased use of external storage devices by…
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Q. Have any court rulings upheld the denial of requests for exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine?
A. Yes. Coming on the heels of President Joe Biden’s plan to require millions of workers to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, many employers either have…
Continue Reading Pennsylvania State Court Rules That Private Employer May Deny Exemption Request From COVID-19 Vaccination
Q: Are California courts concerned about the manageability of actions under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)?
A: Yes, on September 9, the California Court of Appeal agreed that a PAGA action was unmanageable, and it affirmed an order granting…
Continue Reading California Court of Appeal Affirms Order Striking Unmanageable PAGA Claim
Q: What do employers need to know about the Biden administration’s new vaccine mandate?
A: Following the Biden administration’s September 9 announcement, employers are brimming with questions about the forthcoming White House COVID-19 vaccination mandate plan. Must all employers…
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Q: Does the ADA apply to internet-only businesses?
A: The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York recently ruled that the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) does not apply to websites that maintain no connection to a…
Continue Reading NY District Court Rules ADA Does Not Apply to Internet-Only Businesses
Q: What new employment laws impact Oregon employers?
A. The employment law landscape is shifting in Oregon, with this year’s legislative session bringing several noteworthy changes to the state’s employment laws. In this blog post, we explore some of the…
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* Faith Simms is a 2021 summer associate at Troutman Pepper. She is not admitted to practice law.
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